Install Awning On Vinyl Siding

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Install awning on vinyl siding.

Not just another vinyl siding installation video. Second before purchasing anything locate the wall studs. First determine the location of the awning and take an accurate measurement of the same with the measurement tape. Intalling window awnings over vinyl siding tags.

For vinyl siding make a small hole using your drill in reverse before you make your larger holes. We cover how to move doors and windows and create a weather proof exterior. Follow the 6 simple steps to install it on vinyl siding. Line your brackets up with the holes and install the screws provided with your awning.

Remove any siding or exterior finish that isn t compatible with vinyl siding and make sure the walls are sheathed with a substrate to receive the siding. However the type of siding as well as the presence of framing members or studs can make a difference in installation. You may also have to attach a nut and a washer to each screw. 1 2 inch 1 3 cm plywood or osb are common substrates and these are generally covered with roofing felt or another moisture barrier prior to siding the walls.

Your video was fantastic as we have the old aluminum siding with the old wood siding behind it trying to find the studs is going to be a pain. The awning should be at least 7 to 8 feet above the ground or the patio. You just cut away the siding mount a pressure treated ledger board 2 x 8 the same width as your awning wrap it in aluminum then mount the awning to the board. Looking to install a 12 x 10 retractable awning off the back of my house to cover half of my deck 10ft wide.

Once the location is determined mark the ends with e for ends with the pencil. First ask the awning manufacturer for its recommendation because they know where their product should be installed better than anybody. Make sure each of your brackets is straight by using a level. When anchoring your awning it is essential to determine what your siding is manufactured from.

Or you can paint the board the same color as your house or trim if you want so it will blend in nicely with your siding or trim. Vinyl concrete and wood siding products will all require different mounting procedures.